Sadly there are many more old stumps in our nearby parks than there are old trees. However the stumps are sources of nutrients for new growth, this one hosts six new trees. The stumps are largely from logging than happened over a century ago. Many are breaking apart or are hollowed out in the middle. This particular one is still apparently strong and solid throughout.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D200
2007/02/10 11:31:12.3
Color
Data Format: RAW (12-bit)
Compression: None
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2595)
Lens: 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 D
Focal Length: 32mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Matrix
1/25 sec - F/4.5
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 640
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Tone Comp: Auto
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: On